Shri Kedareshwara Swamy Temple Halebidu,Karnataka

Kedareshwara Temple (also spelt “Kedaresvara” or “Kedareshvara”) is a Hoysala era construction in the historically important town of Halebidu, in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. It is located a short distance away from the famous Hoysaleswara Temple. The temple was constructed by Hoysala King Veera Ballala II (r. 1173–1220 CE) and his Queen Ketaladevi, and the main deity is Ishwara (another name for the Hindu god Shiva). The temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Legends

The Kedareshwara Temple in Halebidu is one of the most important archeological legacies of Veera Ballala II. He was a noticeable monarch of his time and his stories and monumental genius is praised even today. He succeeded over the Southern Kalachuris, the Yadavas of Devagiri, the Pandyas of Madurai, and the Western Chalukya Empire. Apart from these successes, he also dominated some of the diminishing Cholas of Tanjore.